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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.86, 7,427.22 and 2,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.86, 7,427.22 and 2,029 is: 3,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.86 : 7,427.22 = 2,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.86/7,427.22 = 2,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.86x = 7,427.22 × 2,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.86x = 15,069,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,069,829.38/4,949.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.50

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